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reef

/riːf/
Main Example

The fish swim around the colorful reef.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A ridge of rock or coral in the sea, often near the surface.

Other Example

The diver explored the vibrant reef.

Coral reefs are home to many species of fish.

We saw a beautiful reef while snorkeling.

Synonyms

coral reef

barrier reef

marine reef

Synonyms

coral formation

rock formation

underwater ridge

reef

/riːf/
Main Example

The sailor decided to reef the sail during the storm.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To reduce the area of a sail by folding or rolling it.

Other Example

He had to reef the sail to avoid capsizing.

The captain instructed the crew to reef the sail quickly.

As the wind picked up, they decided to reef the sail for safety.

Synonyms

reef the sail

reefing the sail

easily reef the sail

Synonyms

reduce

trim

diminish

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